产业培育新突破 湖南娄底全力打造中部地区“材料谷”

Core Insights - Hunan Loudi has made significant progress in establishing the "Materials Valley" in Central China since 2022, becoming a global leader in antimony production and a key base for high-strength steel, automotive sheets, electrical steel, hydraulic cylinders, and fasteners [1][2]. Group 1: Industrial Development - Loudi has transformed its economy from a resource-based model to one that emphasizes upgrading traditional industries and developing emerging sectors, with major projects like the Lianyuan Steel cold-rolled silicon steel and SANY's hydraulic cylinders [2]. - The steel new material industry chain has attracted 111 enterprises, generating an annual revenue of 128.55 billion yuan [2]. - Loudi has successfully developed its silicon steel capacity, producing 4.5 million tons of silicon steel substrates, 2 million tons of automotive steel, and 1 million tons of high-strength steel, with special steel accounting for over 70.5% of production [2]. Group 2: Investment and Economic Growth - The "500 Project" under the "Materials Valley" initiative has led to the establishment of numerous industrial projects, including 140 signed projects in the "three electricity" sector (electric motors, power transformers, home appliances) and 21 titanium material projects [4]. - Loudi aims to create a favorable business environment, launching a one-stop service platform for enterprises and implementing cost-reduction measures [4]. - The city's economic total and quality have improved, with GDP growth surpassing the provincial average, and per capita GDP increasing from 43,000 yuan in 2020 to 57,000 yuan in 2024 [4].